Blocking dummy

Abstract

A blocking dummy is provided which is abrasion resistant, self-supporting, and resistant to lateral displacement relative to the ground. A bottom cap provided with cleats is rotationally molded of an abrasion resistant substantially rigid material and secured to a blocking dummy. In use, the cleats engage the ground to provide self-supporting stability. The cleats also provide resistance to lateral displacement of the dummy along the ground when the dummy is impacted. Additionally, the abrasion resistance of the bottom cap allows the blocking dummy to be dragged across the ground with little or no damage from abrasion.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A blocking dummy for use on the ground comprising: (a) a compressible body having a top, a bottom, and an outer portion; and   (b) substantially non-compressible means secured to said bottom of said compressible body for engaging the ground in a manner which substantially limits lateral movement of said bottom of said compressible body relative to the ground.   
     
     
       2. The blocking dummy of claim 1, wherein said bottom comprises a bottom assembly comprising: (a) a bottom constructed of a material more abrasive resistant than said outer portion of said compressible body;   (b) a sidewall constructed of a material more abrasion resistant than said outer portion of said compressible body, said sidewall being secured to said bottom of said bottom assembly; and   (c) means for securing said bottom assembly to said outer portion.   
     
     
       3. The blocking dummy of claim 2, wherein said compressible body is provided with a first plurality of holes, wherein said bottom assembly is provided with a second plurality of holes and wherein said securing means is a cord passing through said first plurality of holes and said second plurality of holes. 
     
     
       4. The blocking dummy of claim 2, wherein said bottom of said bottom assembly, said sidewall and said engaging means are molded of a single piece of material. 
     
     
       5. The blocking dummy of claim 2, wherein said top comprises a top assembly comprising: (a) a top constructed of a material more abrasion resistant than said outer portion of said compressible body;   (b) a sidewall constructed of a material more abrasion resistant than said outer portion of said compressible body, said sidewall being secured to said top of said top assembly; and   (c) means for securing said top assembly to said top of said compressible body.   
     
     
       6. The blocking dummy of claim 1, wherein said engaging means is a cleat operably secured to said bottom of said compressible body. 
     
     
       7. The blocking dummy of claim 6, wherein said cleat extends no more than three inches beyond said bottom of said bottom assembly. 
     
     
       8. The blocking dummy of claim 1, wherein said engaging means is a plurality of cleats operably secured to said bottom of said compressible body. 
     
     
       9. The blocking dummy of claim 8, wherein said plurality of cleats extends no more than three inches beyond said bottom of said compressible body. 
     
     
       10. The blocking dummy of claim 8, wherein said bottom of said compressible body has a perimeter and wherein said plurality of cleats are positioned concentrically inward of said perimeter. 
     
     
       11. The blocking dummy of claim 1, wherein said compressible body comprises a rigid center member, and a compressible material surrounding said rigid center member, and wherein said outer portion of said compressible body is a flexible outer cover. 
     
     
       12. A blocking dummy for use on the ground comprising: (a) a compressible body comprising: i. a top;   ii. a bottom;   iii. a rigid center member;   iv. a compressible material surrounding said rigid center member; and   v. a flexible outer cover; and     (b) substantially non-compressible means secured to said bottom of said compressible body for engaging the ground in a manner which substantially limits lateral movement of said bottom of said compressible body relative to the ground.   
     
     
       13. The blocking dummy of claim 12, wherein said bottom of said compressible body comprises a bottom assembly having: (a) a bottom constructed of a material more abrasion resistant than such flexible outer cover of said compressible body;   (b) a sidewall constructed of a material more abrasion resistant than said flexible outer cover of said compressible body, said sidewall being secured to said bottom of said bottom assembly; and   (c) means for securing said bottom assembly to said flexible outer cover of said compressible body.